YOur output statement is trying to assign the variable name AGE to the results of N=, and then it is trying to assign the variable name AGE to the results of MEAN=, and so on. Can't be done. You can't have multiple variables named AGE. You need to give each of the statistics that you request in your OUTPUT statement a distinct name, or use the /autoname option. ... View more

In general, if the question is directly on the original subject, you should use Reply in that thread. If it is tangential (for example, you didn't understand the code), a new thread is the best way to go. You can copy the code you didn't understand, or you can copy and quote the text you didn't understand, provide a link to the original thread, and ask your question. For example: Start of example In an earlier thread, George said: The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain. I don't see the data to support this. Can someone give me more details about this data? End of example Normally, in these forums, you don't direct questions to a specific individual. You explain your question, with appropriate quotes, and give credit to the person who made the quote, but you ask the entire community for an explanation. If that person is reading and wishes to answer, he or she may do so. In this way, everyone may participate in the conversation, and everyone may learn from the answers. In my opinion, it is not appropriate to continue a discussion by private e-mail if the topic may be of interest to the entire community. ... View more